The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh said that India-Pakistan joint statement at Ufa, Russia today shows signs of positive movement and both the countries engaging at different levels will hopefully open new possibilities.

Shri Rajnath Singh said that I welcome the decision taken by India and Pakistan to expedite the trial pertaining to 2008 Mumbai attack including additional information like providing voice samples. The India Pakistan joint statement is a step forward towards normalising bilateral relations, however the future outcome will be keenly watched, he added.

The Union Home Minister further added that the Meeting of the Director General, Border Security Force and the Director General, Pakistan Rangers will also help in stablising the situation at the India-Pakistan border.

I congratulate the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi for his statesman like approach and engaging Pakistan on diplomatic level.